Australia announced on July 01, 2024, a significant increase in visa fees for international students, marking the latest effort by the government to control record migration levels that have intensified pressure on the country’s tight housing market.
Effective July 1, 2024, the cost of visas for international students will rise sharply from AUD 710 ($473) to AUD 1,600 ($1,068). This rise makes applying for a student visa in Australia far more expensive compared to competing countries like the U.S. and Canada, where visa fees are approximately $185 and C$150 ($110) respectively. Additionally, visitor visa holders and students with temporary graduate visas will no longer be able to apply onshore for a student visa.